Osotsi Godfrey Atieno

Proceed, Sen. Thang’wa.

Sen. Beatrice, you have the Floor. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is high time we had a Motion. I want to encourage the committee that we will appoint today to bring a Motion to name some governors for their conduct against the Senate, including the Chairperson of the Council of Governors...

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I wish to comment on two statements; the statement by Sen. Nyutu and the statement by the Senator from Busia County, Sen. Omtatah. Let me start with the statement on the issue of ECDE teachers. Just like my colleague, Sen. Okenyuri has said, there...

I have informed him it is not just Kakamega, but also Vihiga.

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, for protecting me. I can only allow Sen. Cherarkey to inform me if he is going to use the opportunity to tell us who in Government is responsible, because he is in deep state. The loss of lives! The people of Ikolomani! We voted...

Article 177, that talks about membership of the County Assembly, also implies the same. We cannot say, and I want to agree with the other Members, that the membership of the County Assembly is a moving target. It can never be.That aside, I see there is a problem with this...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I know you have chosen me because I am the Deputy Party Leader of the biggest party in Kenya, the ODM; a party that has been at the centre of the reform agenda in this country. I take this opportunity to welcome the delegation. Namibia...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, just like my Secretary General (SG) , I was not prepared to contribute. Nevertheless, because the opportunity is there, I agree with Hon. (Dr.) Khalwale that this exercise of passing the cash disbursement schedules, both for shareable revenue and additional allocation, is basically an academic exercise, because...

If we really want to plant 15 billion trees, then we should not be talking about logging. We should protect the trees that we have and plant more so that we can achieve the target.With those few remarks, I support the statements. If we really want to plant 15 billion...

Madam Temporary Speaker, I would like to start by congratulating the Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration---

wonderful report that they have brought to this House. I would also like to say that the Chair of this committee, Sen. Mohamed Chute, has demonstrated to this House how a committee that had been seen to be useless and not much progress can be derived from it can be...

You know Sen. Wakoli has just been promoted today. Let me give him that respect to inform me.

Thank you for telling me that. However, I am saying that because I know many on the other side cannot do what Sen. Chute is doing because of the fear of unknown. Hon. Chute, continue doing the good job you are doing. I know you are doing it under a...

Thank you Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. The issue of double registration among other malpractices in land management is real, not just in Nairobi, but all over the country. I have seen the Cabinet Secretary say that they have undertaking digitalisation of land records. This matter of digital digitalisation of the...

This question was touching on the Nairobi and that is why I am asking you: Are you asking for the timeline for the whole county?

Yes, I am asking for the whole country.

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, mine is a point of order on Standing Order No.105. It is very important.

I did.

The Cabinet Secretary has made an allegation---

But this is a House of record, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. We have to get things clearly.

The Cabinet Secretary has made an allegation that---

Yes, clarification on the fact that Sen. Nyutu is the person asking the question in this case. His friends have been making allegations that the Cabinet Secretary is involved in the grabbing. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as a House of records, I think it is important for the Cabinet Secretary...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me make my comments on two Statements. One Statement is by the Senator for Nandi County, Sen. Cherarkey, on the issue of Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) . Mr. Speaker, Sir, I appreciate the Statement that has been raised by a good Senator, but I...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. What is your point of order, Senator for Vihiga County? Mr. Speaker, Sir, I do not want to interrupt my elder brother, Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale. I rise under Standing Order No.105. He has made an allegation on leaders from his community. I...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to comment on two statements starting with a statement by the Senator for Kiambu, Sen. Thang’wa, on the state of Kenyans living in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia. As you are aware, we have had numerous Statements on this matter in this...

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Yes, Senator for Vihiga County. Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is only one Senator for Vihiga County and that is Sen. Godfrey Osotsi. Is it in order, under Standing Order No.105, for the Senator to claim that I have made this request in...

Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for this opportunity to contribute to the Motion on establishment of the national teaching and referral hospitals in Kenya, by the distinguished Senator for Taita Taveta, Hon. Mwaruma. I have mixed feelings about this Motion. I support the need to have referral hospitals in every...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to support the statement by the Senator for Nandi on the issue of medical equipment and generally, medical infrastructure in our hospitals. When we discuss one county hospital, the scenario is replicated in almost every county hospital, where the issue of managing equipment...

Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order No.121, it is actually disorderly conduct for people to stand up all the time during debate to raise false points of order. Please, encourage Sen. Cherarkey to read the whole provision he is referring to. It talks about mentioning someone adversely. Adversely...

You mentioned the Head of Tanzania. In the same sentence that you made reference to Uganda, you made reference to Tanzania as well. Senate Majority Leader, what is your point of order?

In my words I said, “if you consider the manner in which he came to power.” If you consider. There is nothing adverse about this. It is a fact that President Museveni came to power through a military takeover. It is a fact.

I never said more about the Tanzanian President.

those who handle people who find themselves in police cells or any authority. When any of us imagines that this can only happen in Kenya, but when you are without Kenya, you should not enjoy those rights---I have seen people argue today in the context of the comments that were...

Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53 (1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on a matter of county-wide concern regarding the ongoing dismissal of over 500 employees by the County Government of Vihiga arising from payroll irregularities covering the...

airport was a good one. The only challenge was the procurement process. We must either improve JKIA’s infrastructure or build a new airport to maintain our regional status as the hub of Africa.On the issue of Kenyans participating in the war in Russia, this matter requires thorough investigation. Russia is...

I do not believe a responsible and powerful country like Russia would engage in such activities. We need thorough investigations and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs should be actively involved to provide clear answers. Russia, as a serious military power, cannot be relying on criminals to recruit fighters....

Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. From the onset, I want to say that I fully support this Motion on the welfare of interns working under the Public Service Commission. This is a good Motion that has been brought by Senator for Nandi County, my good friend, Sen. Cherarkey. This...

I am much obliged, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Therefore, we need a system like that, where youth, after years of struggle in university, including six years for a medical degree, are given meaningful opportunities. Let them be trainees, but in permanent roles. Give them allowances, let them complete their training...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to ask my good friend, the CS, a question on the status of NHIF reimbursements, which have been outstanding; if there is any breakdown that he can give this House. This is because as we talk about SHA, we should also be alive...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I want to comment on this very important Statement by the Senator for Marsabit, Sen. Mohammed Chute, on the involvement of the military in implementation of various public infrastructure projects. This raises a lot of concern, because it has now become a norm, particularly in...